Batteries have been integrated

The two Nickel Cadmium batteries which have been successfully reconditioned have been now integrated onto the spacecraft. The reconditioning consisted to perform after a long storage period in cold conditions two charging/discharging cycles. The batteries performances where compared to specifications and even to similar tests performed seven years ago for MSG-2 just before launch. The outcome of the reconditioning tests last week showed a remarkable expected performance proving  that the 10 year old MSG-3 batteries are in excellent condition and ready to start their flight mission.
The pictures below show one of the battery mounted on the spacecraft and a general view of MSG-3 in the clean room today.

Note the reflecting thermal protection (OSR = Optical Solar reflectors) on the outside surface of the battery.

En passant, a nice view on the large oval cover protecting the SEVIRI imager. Its purpose to prevent contamination on the optical parts of the instrument. This cover will be ejected by pyrocutters few hours after launch.